scholarly journals Factors associated with level of birth preparedness among pregnant mothers at Kerugoya county referral hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 3998
Author(s):  
Olive W. Karimi ◽  
Mary W. Murigi ◽  
Anne Pertet ◽  
Careena O. Odawa
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

Background: Birth preparedness is the advance preparation made by an expectant mother which ensures access to skilled care. In Africa, the risk of pregnancy related deaths is 300 times more than in the developed world. In Kenya, out of 10 expectant mothers who access antenatal care services only 4 deliver in a health facility.Methods: This was a descriptive cross sectional study conducted at outpatient Maternal Child Health and Family Planning Clinic at Kerugoya County Hospital. The study utilized convenience sampling technique to determine the study population. The research instruments were an In-depth interview guide and semi-structured questionnaires. Data was managed using SPSS and analysis done using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.Results: A sample of 202 women participated in the study. 47.5% of the participants were adequately prepared for birth. Having a higher level of education was significantly associated with birth preparedness (p=0.021). The number of children per woman had a significant influence on level of birth preparedness with women who had no children less likely to be prepared for birth compared to those with one or more children (p=0.002). Clients who attended Antenatal Care (ANC) at least 3 times were prepared for birth compared to those who visited either once or twice (p=0.027).Conclusions: Overall, women of reproductive age lack birth preparedness. There is therefore need to enhance birth preparedness awareness campaigns at ANC visits targeting women in their third trimester. 

scholarly journals Women’s knowledge and participation in early detection of cervical cancer: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Elia Ika Rahmawati ◽  
Dini Andriyani ◽  
Fathiyatur Rohmah
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Incidence And Mortality

Cervical cancer is a malignant disease that remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women in the world. In Indonesia, only 5% of women of reproductive age screen for cervical cancer. 76.6% of cervical cancer patients are detected with the disease when they entered the advanced stage. Early detection of cervical cancer is the key intervention in the reduction of incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. Other studies reported that the awareness of women of reproductive age to do cervical cancer screening is still very low due to a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer. This study aimed to determine the correlation of knowledge and participation in early detection of cervical cancer in women in reproductive age. This study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used incidental sampling with a total of 36 women in reproductive age. Data analysis used Chi-Square test. Statistical results showed that there was a significant correlation between knowledge of women in reproductive age about cervical cancer and participation in early detection of cervical cancer, which is p value = 0.020 ( 0.05) and coefficient of contingency (r) = 0.423. The level of closeness of the correlation is medium. Therefore, there is a need for tailored services that could improve knowledge of women in reproductive age about cervical cancer to improve participation with a view to preventing cervical cancer by early detection.

scholarly journals Early Initiation and Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Cross-sectional Study among Employed Mothers in Bantul District, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-196
Author(s):  
Mia Ervina ◽  
Bunga Astria Paramashanti ◽  
Hamam Hadi ◽  
Nur Indah Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding plays an important role in preventing morbidity and mortality in infants and young children. However, exclusive breastfeeding coverage remains low, especially among working mothers. This study aimed to examine the relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding and prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers in Bantul District, Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The population were all women in reproductive age who worked in middle and large companies. Samples included mothers whose infants were aged six to 12 months and were selected by probability proportional to size sampling technique. Main outcome was exclusive breastfeeding, while the independent variable was the early initiation of breastfeeding. Statistical analysis were descriptive statistics test, chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression at the level of significance of 0.05. Results: Exclusive breastfeeding coverage was around 22%, whilst the early initiation of breastfeeding coverage was 10%. Early initiation of breastfeeding was associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice (adjusted OR = 2.93; 95% CI: 1.04 - 8.28). Variables that were not significantly related to exclusive breastfeeding included being a first-time mother, maternal age, maternal educational level, breastfeeding counselling during antenatal visits, and delivery methods. Conclusions: Early initiation of breastfeeding is associated with higher prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers. To increase exclusive breastfeeding coverage, particularly among employed women, it is highly recommended to enhance early initiation of breastfeeding program.

scholarly journals Mother’s Satisfaction towards Childbirth Care at Public Health Centers in Bench-Maji Zone, Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shewangizaw Hailemariam ◽  
Amare Genetu ◽  
Ermiyas Sahile
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Maternal Satisfaction ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Childbirth Care

Background. Assessing the level of maternal satisfaction towards maternal health care services has a paramount importance in improving the service quality and enhancing service utilization. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess maternal satisfaction towards childbirth care and its determinants at public health facilities in Bench-Maji Zone, Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 20, 2018, to July 11, 2018 in Bench-Maji Zone, Ethiopia. A total of 845 mothers were selected by employing a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Satisfaction was measured by the five-point Likert scale from very dissatisfied (1) to very satisfied (5). Data were entered in to Epi data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. A P value < 0.05 was considered to declare statistical significance. Result. About 506 (63.25%) of the mothers were satisfied by the overall care provided during childbirth. Factors associated with mothers’ satisfaction with childbirth care includes attending no formal education [AOR=3.69; 95% CI (1.99, 7.91)], rural residency [AOR=2.63; 95% CI (1.43, 5.80)], perceived measure taken to assure privacy [AOR=3.56; 95% CI (1.25, 7.41)], and attending antenatal care [AOR=6.23; 95% CI (3.42, 12.87)]. Conclusion. The overall satisfaction of mothers with childbirth care in public health centers of Bench-Maji Zone is low when compared with other studies. Hence, understanding mothers’ expectations, assuring privacy, and enhancing antenatal care attendance might improve maternal satisfaction with childbirth care.

Factors associated with the quality of antenatal care (ANC) services use in Bahawalpur

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Rana Ejaz Ali Khan ◽  
Tusawar Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
Sara Noreen ◽  
Aymen Ejaz
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Female Birth

Abstract A cross sectional study was conducted from October 2016 to February 2017 with the aim to examine the factors affecting the quality of antenatal care (ANC) services being used in Bahawalpur district. Data was collected using the Stratified cluster sampling technique from 1,650 married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had given birth to at least one child in four preceding years. Information regarding socioeconomic aspects and the ANC services used during pregnancy were recorded through interviews. The quality of ANC services being used was measured through constructing an index. The results from multivariate ordered logistic regression analysis revealed that longer birth interval, gender of the eldest child (female), birth order of the child (as first or second child), number of living sons, the woman’s knowledge about  complications of pregnancy, her prior history of neonatal mortality, her socioeconomic empowerment, and Continuous...

scholarly journals Assessment of Brushing Techniques in School Children and Its Association with Dental Caries, Omdurman, 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Rugaia Eltayeb Hag Maki Ibrahim ◽  
Maha O. Helaly ◽  
Ehab Mohamed Abdelhlim Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Dental caries are a common infectious disease of childhood. It is a highly prevalent disease among children. Aim. The goal of this study was to assess the different brushing techniques used by school children and to identify if there is an association between brushing techniques and dental caries. Materials and Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 396 school children (9–12 years old) chosen by convenience sampling technique from schools located in Omdurman locality, Sudan. After consent was taken, students were asked in an interview-based questionnaire about their brushing habits. Consequently, they were examined in an upright position using a sterile mouth mirror and a probe. The examination was carried out by a single examiner to investigate the presence of dental caries. The diagnosis was done based on the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria 2013. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and comparison between values using the chi-square test with a P value <0.05. Results. The present study found that the prevalence of dental caries is 70.9%. The combined brushing technique was the most used technique (42.9%). There was no statistical significance between brushing techniques and dental caries ( P value ≤0.330). There was a statistical significance between the periodic change of the toothbrush and dental caries ( P value ≤0.001). There was statistical significance between the level of education of the mother ( P value ≤0.001) and father ( P value ≤0.012) to the brushing technique used by the child as well. Conclusion. Due to a lack of awareness consequent of lower socioeconomic status, only a few percentage of the Sudanese population knows how to implement the correct oral hygiene practices to combat dental caries. It is important to design a specific public health program that particularly targets families of low socioeconomic status, which represents the majority. Dental caries persist as a widespread condition in Sudan as a result of a deficit in these kinds of programs.

scholarly journals Antenatal Care Practices in Rangeli VDC of Morang District, Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
RB Sah ◽  
L Subedi ◽  
U Shah ◽  
N Jha ◽  
PK Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chi Square Test

INTRODUCTION: Nepal has one of the worst maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality due to the lack of antenatal care (ANC) practices of pregnant women.The objective of this study was to find out the ANC practices and to find out the association between sociodemographic characteristics and antenatal care visits. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted from 1st March to 14th March, 2014 among the residents of Rangeli VDC of Morang District in Eastern Nepal where 300 households were taken as subjects. Simple random sampling technique was applied for data collection. Semi-structured questionnaire was used and face to face interview was conducted. Chi-square test was applied to find out the association between sociodemographic characteristics and antenatal care visits.RESULTS: Almost fifty five percent of respondents attended ANC visits.The findings revealed that about 55% received iron, calcium and folic acid tablets and almost 61% of the pregnant women took the tetanus toxoid (TT) injections among who attended ANC. Almost 54.6% of pregnant Hindu women have completed four ANC visits. Women with School Leaving Certificate (SLC) and higher education level was more likely to ANC visits (100%) than women with below SLC (73%) and no education (25%). Furthermore, education of husband shows stronger association with ANC visits (P<0.001).CONCLUSION: The problem of ANC practices is common and has become a key public health concern for all. Lack of education and poor occupation of wife and husband led some of the respondents not to attend the recommended ANC visits.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i3.11824 Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences Vol.2(3) 2014: 26-29

scholarly journals Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries and their relation with predisposing factors among 8-15 years old school children of Indore city, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 328-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Preene Juneja ◽  
Sadanand Kulkarni ◽  
Sapna Raje
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Central India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
Dental Injuries

Background. Dental injuries result in functional, esthetic and psychological disturbances accompanied by great concern from the child, the parent and the dentist. Oral injuries are fourth most common area of bodily injuries among 7-30 year-old individuals.Aim. a) To assess the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and their relation with predisposing factors among 8-15 years old school children in Indore city, India.b) To collect baseline data as there have been no reported studies of TDI in central India to this date.Methods. A cross sectional study was carried out among 4000 children of 60 schools in Indore using multistage random sampling method. Examination of permanent incisor teeth was done in accordance with the modified Elli’s and Davey Classification using a standard mouth mirror and probe. Subjects who had clinical evidence of trauma were interviewed for details of the injury event by using structured questionnaire. Chi square test was used to analyze the distribution of all the measurement in this study at the statistical significance of 0.05.Results. Among the 4000 children of 60 schools examined, 10.2% experienced TDI. 68.38% boys experienced TDI, which was approximately twice as higher in females being 31.62%. The most commonly affected teeth were maxillary central incisors. A higher number of children with incisal overjet greater than 3 mm had TDI than those with less than 3mm, although this difference was not statistically significant. Lip closure incompetence was found to be more common in subjects having a TDI. Fall was the most common cause for TDI and place of occurrence was home. Most common type of fracture was class I and most of them were untreated.Conclusion. The high level of dental trauma and low percentage of children with trauma seeking treatment stresses the need for increased awareness in Indore population.

scholarly journals Online Pregnancy-Related Information: Reliability and Worries Among Expectant Women In Qatar

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Al-Dahshan ◽  
Mohamad Chehab ◽  
Nagah Selim
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Related Information ◽  
University Degree ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Although the internet can be a source of reassurance and clarification for expectant women, it ‎could cause concerns or feelings of worry when reading about pregnancy-related ‎information. The current research sought to assess the feelings of worry and perceived reliability towards online pregnancy-related information and the associated factors among expectant women attending antenatal clinics at primary healthcare centers in Qatar.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed. The participants were recruited through a systematic random sampling technique. ‎A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. Descriptive and analytic statistics were used when appropriate‎.Results: A total of 327 expecting women completed the questionnaire. Most participants were aged between 26-34 years (74.1%), held a college/university degree (76.4%), and multigravidas (73.1%). About one-third of the women ‎(31.2‎%) reported feeling worried due to something they read online. The participants coped with these feelings by consulting their antenatal care provider at the next appointment (51.0%) or by talking with relatives and friends (47.0%). Furthermore, most women (79.2%) considered online pregnancy-related information to be reliable or highly reliable. Holding a college/university degree, primigravidae, and having no children were factors significantly associated with a high perception of reliability of online health information.Conclusion: Although online pregnancy information caused feelings of worry for some pregnant ‎women, most women perceived such information to be reliable. Thus, antenatal care providers should be equipped to guide pregnant women on how to access high-quality web-based information.

scholarly journals Dor e adoecimento entre a equipe de enfermagem

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitória De Barros Siqueira ◽  
Aislany Warlla Nunes Luna ◽  
Danielly Coelho De Melo ◽  
Lana Quele Pereira Da Silva ◽  
Mariana Pereira Gama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Nursing Team

Objetivo: verificar a prevalência de dor e adoecimento relacionados à atividade laboral e referidos pela equipe de enfermagem. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, analítico, de corte transversal realizado com 202 técnicos de enfermagem e enfermeiros assistenciais. Coletaram-se os dados por meio de questionário semiestruturado auto aplicado. Realizou-se a análise bivariada dos dados. Avaliou-se a significância estatística por meio do IC 95% e do teste Qui-quadrado. Resultados: identificou-se prevalência de 69,3% de relato de dor e de 34,2% de adoecimento relacionado à atividade laboral, destacando-se a lombalgia crônica e as varizes; houve prevalência de 19,3% de ansiedade entre os entrevistados e estes apresentaram 20 vezes mais chances de relatar dores. Conclusão: conclui-se que dor e adoecimento são muito prevalentes nos profissionais de enfermagem e parecem ser inerentes às características da atividade exercida e do processo de trabalho, e a discussão desses problemas é de grande relevância para a Enfermagem e para os gestores de serviços de saúde. Descritores: Equipe de Enfermagem; Saúde do Trabalhador; Morbidade; Ansiedade; Prevalência; Dor Lombar.AbstractObjective: to verify the prevalence of pain and illness related to work activity and referred by the nursing team. Method: this is a quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study conducted with 202 nursing technicians and nursing assistants. Data was collected using a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. Bivariate data analysis was performed. Statistical significance was assessed using the 95% CI and the chi-square test. Results: a prevalence of 69.3% of reports of pain and 34.2% of illness related to work activity was identified, with emphasis on chronic low back pain and varicose veins; there was a 19.3% prevalence of anxiety among the interviewees and they were 20 times more likely to report pain. Conclusion: it is concluded that pain and illness are very prevalent in Nursing professionals and seem to be inherent to the characteristics of the activity performed and the work process, and the discussion of these problems is of great relevance for Nursing and healthcare service managers. Descriptors: Nursing, Team; Ocupational Health; Morbidity; Anxiety; Prevalence; Low Back Pain.                                                                                           ResumenObjetivo: verificar la prevalencia de dolor y enfermedad relacionados con la actividad laboral y referidos por el equipo de enfermería. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, analítico, transversal realizado con 202 técnicos de enfermería y auxiliares de enfermería. Los datos fueron recolectados usando un cuestionario semiestructurado autoadministrado. Se realizó un análisis de datos bivariados. La significación estadística se evaluó utilizando el IC del 95% y la prueba de chi-cuadrado. Resultados: se identificó una prevalencia del 69,3% de los informes de dolor y del 34,2% de enfermedades relacionadas con la actividad laboral, con énfasis en el dolor lumbar crónico y las venas varicosas; hubo una prevalencia de ansiedad del 19,3% entre los entrevistados y tenían 20 veces más probabilidades de informar el dolor. Conclusión: se concluye que el dolor y la enfermedad son muy frecuentes en los profesionales de enfermería y parecen ser inherentes a las características de la actividad realizada y el proceso de trabajo, y la discusión de estos problemas es de gran relevancia para la enfermería y los gerentes de servicios de salud. Descriptores: Grupo de Enfermeira; Salud Laboral; Morbilidad; Ansiedad; Prevalencia; Dor de la Región Lumbar.

scholarly journals Faktor- Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemanfaatan Pelayanan Antenatal di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Air Tawar Kota Padang

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 661
Author(s):  
Desi Andriani ◽  
Husna Yetti ◽  
Roza Sriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antenatal Services

Antenatal care or antenatal care is a planned program that is observation, education and medical treatment for pregnant women, to obtain a safe and satisfying pregnancy and childbirth process. The indicator used to assess the access of pregnant women to antenatal care is K1 direction (first visit) is the contact of pregnant women to health workers and K4 (perspective visit) is 4 or more times contact with health workers. From the data of the Padang City Health Office, it was found that the Air Tawar Puskesmas with this low level was caused by various factors. The purpose of this study was to determine factors related to the use of antenatal services. This type of research is a quantitative study with cross sectional study design with 110 respondents of third trimester pregnant women with purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was performed univariate, bivariate with Chi squre test. From the research results obtained from the five factors studied, it was found that the factors related to the use of antenatal services in freshwater health centers were access or distance with pvalue 0.009 = OR 21.676), service availability factors with a p value of 0.001 = OR 9.293, the role factor midwives with a p value of 0.001 = OR 12.302, while the family income factor, disease complaints obtained results have nothing to do with the use of antenatal services. The author's suggestion is that there is a need for good coordination with the Independent Practice Midwife (BPM), revitalize puskesmas to more strategic places and improve better facilities, improve accessibility that can be minimized, strive to reach pregnant women, especially for accessibility that is less affordable.

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